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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1916
Page
12
Home county traders Kemp Motor Co at 105 107 Government Street and Bloch Bros at 9 North Water Street and 255 Government Street offer vehicle and goods. Readable entries list the shops and street locations for local commerce.
The article notes the 90 mile distance between New York and Philadelphia and a $2.25 rail fare with about two hours travel. It cites Harry W. Ford of the Motor Car Company arguing auto cost benefits, claiming 100 miles per trip, five passengers per 25 miles per gallon, and fuel costs under a fifth of a cent per mile with oil usage at 100 miles per quart.
Los Angeles February 26 Miss King film actress set a world record by piloting a motor from Los Angeles to New York. A English of the English Motor Company arranged the eight cylinder King roadster purchase for her. She praised the power and ease of handling noting friends already drive the eight cylinder King.
The report lists various dealerships selling or receiving numerous vehicles and parts. Kemp Motor Car Company sold Studebaker and four cylinder cars to J D Lo and Mrs M Ord respectively. Harrington Motor Car Company took over Cadillac. The Standard Motor Car Company received Jeffery touring Mars and Chevrolet carloads. Alabama Auto Company received Republic trucks. Bloch Brothers sourced Oldsmobiles and Ajax tires, with multiple car shipments noted across several firms.
The Touring Guide will list thousands of Hupmobile service stations across the United States and Canada to help owners find authorized garages or dealers while traveling. There are now more than 3,000 official Hup service stations marked by a large Hupmobile sign. The guide also covers road regulations car care tires and various accessories.
A Rochester New York police fleet uses five Dodge Brothers cars with three drivers per car in eight hour shifts. Cars run twenty four hours daily for urgent calls fires and detective work as part of ongoing fleet expansion. Chalmers Motor Company deploys Thomas M Kirker on a six month tour of South America next month to promote foreign trade.
The advertisement extols the Chalmers 3400 r p m engine as a blend of speed, mileage and durability. It claims 18 miles per gallon, 60 mph capability with minimal engine noise, and annual fuel savings of 150 to 200 dollars, urging prompt orders amid new mass production.
C. H. Larson of the Oldsmobile Company in New York says the industry leans toward lighter cars amid falling prices. He notes 1916 models show large weight cuts, with several makers shaving over a thousand pounds, and Oldsmobile’s light four and new eight cylinder lighter by about 1500 pounds.
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